2025 Twin Cities Ruck Life
2025-09-06 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | ANOKA HIGH SCHOOL, 3939 N 7th Ave, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
Why Participate in a 23rd Veteran Ruck March?
Ruck Marches aren’t just events—they’re powerful movements that celebrate our nation’s heroes and create a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans and their families. This year is extra special as we mark 23rd Veteran’s 10th anniversary, a milestone that highlights a decade of dedication to building healthier, happier lives for veterans living with trauma.
Participating in our upcoming Ruck Marches offers a unique opportunity to support veterans who have experienced profound transformations through 23rd Veteran’s programs. Our 14-week mental health initiative has liberated veterans from isolation, anxiety, panic, and depression, helping them reconnect with their families and communities.
By joining us, you are:

Supporting a Life-Changing Mission
Helping us celebrate 10 Years of Impact
Experiencing a Community of Connection
Challenging Yourself
Giving Back

Together, let’s honor our heroes, celebrate 23rd Veteran’s 10th anniversary, and make a lasting impact on our community.
Please email info@23rdveteran.org if:

You’re passionate about joining but financial concerns are a barrier — we’re here to ensure everyone who wants to ruck can participate. Let’s march forward together!
You’re part of a Military or first responder unit – we want to expedite the registration process so let’s get your group pre-registered.
You want to make a bigger impact! You can support the event by becoming a sponsor, or making a direct donation.

More details . . .
PRICES:

$59 until March 31, 2025
$79 until May 31, 2025
$89 from June 1 – September 6, 2025

THE ROUTE:

2-mile loop
All ruckers receive a finisher’s coin
Complete 10 miles to earn your All The Way patch
Family and dog friendly
Water Stop on course for humans + dogs
Route utilizes trails through the forest and a set of stairs- stroller at your own risk 😉

RUCKER FAVORITES:

Line of Honor – bring photos of past and present loved ones who served!
DJ and live music on the course
Food and non-alcoholic beverages for sale
Support local businesses at Vendor Village

WHAT TO CARRY:

Bring your own rucksack/backpack, any style works
Load your pack with food and clothing to donate at the finish line for locals in need
If you aren’t familiar with rucking, we recommend carrying a max of 20 lbs – for those more experienced, cap it at 50 lbs

250 Years of Honor: A Marine Corps Story
2025-10-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, 305 E 2nd St, Superior, WI
The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center welcomes Lt Col (Ret) Donna Bergstrom to speak on Thursday, October 9th, from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Program Highlights: “Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps! On November 10th, the Marine Corps turns 250 years old. From Philadelphia, the birthplace of the Marine Corps, to every ‘clime and place where we could take a gun,’ the Marines have an illustrious history of service to our Nation. Highlights and personal anecdotes will be presented in this fast-paced journey through 250 years of living up to the Marine Corps motto of, “Semper Fidelis” or Always Faithful.
Questions: fiandt@bongcenter.org
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Sweat 4 Vets - Veteran Resiliency Project
2025-10-25 12:00 - 20:00 | Endion Station Inn, 218 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN, 55802-2314, United States
We’re thrilled to invite you to Veteran Resilience Project’s (VRP) 2nd Annual SWEAT 4 VETS—an energizing sauna and cold plunge experience and fundraiser happening Saturday, October 25th on the lake walk in front of the Endion Inn in Canal Park, Duluth, MN.
This unique wellness event blends the restorative power of sauna and cold immersion with a mission-driven purpose: supporting mental health healing for Minnesota Veterans, Service Members, and Spouses.

TICKETS & SCHEDULE:
https://give.veteranresilienceproject.org/…/swe…/e698094
12-2pm or 2-4pm: Sauna/Cold Plunge Ticket ($30) includes:2 hour pass to enjoy several woodfire saunas brought to you by North Shore Sauna, set up so you can walk to cold plunge in Lake Superior!
5-8pm: After Party & Silent Auction (FREE):Afterwards, join us just down the road at Warrior Brewing Co. – connect with others passionate about ensuring Veterans have access to effective mental healthcare.

All portions of the event are open to the public!
Can’t make it? The Silent Auction will be available online for open bidding from Oct 1st until 7:30pm- the night of the event on Oct 25th. So many great silent auction items that you don’t want to miss! Every dollar raised goes to directly support EMDR therapy for MN Veteran and spouses.
Online Silent Auction Fundraiser:Start Bidding Now: https://live.classy.org/…/10b70ef4-a1f4-4087-9ddd…

WHY IT MATTERS
We rely on people like you to help support and fulfill our mission to inspire lifelong change for Minnesota Veterans, Service Members and Spouses experiencing Trauma and PTS(D), by creating access to effective therapy as a pathway to heal.
Your participation and support directly help us at VRP expand access to EMDR Therapy, an evidence-based treatment proven effective for trauma and PTS(D). Every dollar raised goes toward making this life-changing therapy available to those who’ve served—and their Spouses.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
Register to Sauna & Plunge: https://give.veteranresilienceproject.org/…/swe…/e698094
Visit the Silent Auction- LIVE NOW: https://live.classy.org/…/10b70ef4-a1f4-4087-9ddd…
Become a Sponsor: Email – Jenna@veteranresilience.org to learn more
Make a Donation: https://give.veteranresilienceproject.org/give/698094/…
Volunteer with Us: Email Jenna at jenna@veteranresilience.org
Share the event: https://www.facebook.com/share/16mTpZaVAo/
Follow us:Website: https://www.veteranresilienceproject.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteranresilienceprojectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/veteranresilienceproject/
Bring your friends or co-workers, spread the word, share this event and join the movement to heal through connection and wellness.

Aerial Crossfit Fundraiser - CHAD1000x Workout
2025-11-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Crossfit Aerial, 316 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
CHAD1000X Fundraiser

CHAD1000X T-shirts

You’re invited to Crossfit Aerial for the CHAD1000X Workout. The workout is free and any donations will go directly to 23rd Veteran.
The CHAD1000X Workout consists of 1000 Weighted Step-ups on a 20″ box, but participants can scale the workout to their fitness level. You can even split the reps with a partner. You can purchase an optional t-shirt for $23 (pre-order by 10/26).
What: Chad 1000X Workout Fundraiser for 23rd Veteran
When: Saturday, Nov. 8th at 8 am
Where: Crossfit Aerial | 316 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN 55802
Register here: bit.ly/chadfundraiser
Pre-order t-shirt here (optional): bit.ly/chadtshirt
CHAD1000X is a hero workout written in honor of Navy SEAL Senior Chief Chad Wilkinson, who died by suicide on Oct. 29, 2018 as a result of several traumatic brain injuries, blast-wave injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from many deployments across more than two decades of service.

2025 Winter Gala
2025-12-05 17:30 - 21:30 | Greysolon Ballroom, 231 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802
Winter Gala 2025
Be inspired as we celebrate our mission to support our veterans.

We are excited to invite you to an evening showcasing testimonies from our RECON graduates and their families, as they share their life-changing journeys toward a purposeful life filled with hope and happiness.
5:30pm | Social Hour with hor d’oeuvres, cash bar & silent auction
6:30pm | Opening Ceremony – Posting of Colors & National Anthem
7:00pm | Dinner – Followed by formal program
More details to come soon!

Bong Speaker Series - Evacuee Encounters on the Soviet Home Front During the Second World War
2026-02-12 18:30 | Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, 305 E 2nd St, Superior, WI
Please join us at the Bong Center for our Speaker Series showcasing Natalie Belsky. Belsky is Assistant Professor of History in the Department of History, Political Science and International Studies at University of Minnesota Duluth.
Her book Evacuee Encounters on the Soviet Home Front During the Second World War is the first to examine the experiences of the millions of Soviet civilians evacuated to the interior of the country during the Second World War in the context of their encounters and relations with local communities and populations across Soviet Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Siberia, and the Urals.
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Bong Speaker Series - A Homefront Childhood in WWII
2026-03-12 18:30 | Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, 305 E 2nd St, Superior, WI
Join us at the Bong Center for our Speaker Series showcasing Peggy Trojan. Peggy published her first poem at the age of 77. She is the author of several poetry collections, including the self-published All That Matters: Collected Poems 2010-2018 and Essence (Portage Press, 2015).
Peggy’s book A Homefront Childhood in WWII is a collection of poems that create a narrative about story of a child in small Midwestern town during World WWII. We’re very excited to host her and hope to see you here!

2026 Ruck Life Duluth
2026-05-30 10:30 - 16:00 | Mont du Lac Resort, 3125 S Mont Du Lac Rd,, Superior, WI, 54880
Walk with Purpose. Ruck with Honor. Be the Hero.
FOOD • AWARDS • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • LOCAL VENDORS • FUN FOR THE FAMILY • DOG-FRIENDLY
Why We Ruck
This powerful community fundraiser, brings mental health programming to veterans & first responders, helping them to heal from trauma after public service. Your efforts will help provide a 14-week program to your neighbors in Duluth/Superior, Twin Cities, and the Iron Range.
All Are Welcome
The course is a 2-mile loop. You can hike one lap or earn your ‘All The Way’ patch by completing five laps (10 miles total). Participants are invited to fill their rucks with donations for local veteran service organizations.

2026 Ruck Life Twin Cities
2026-09-12 11:00 - 16:00 | ANOKA HIGH SCHOOL, 3939 N 7th Ave, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
